Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Sudan And Israel Agree To Normalize Relations In Deal Brokered By White House
In a deal brokered by the White House, Sudan has agreed to normalize ties with Israel. It's a big step for a country that has long been bitterly opposed to Israel.
German Supermarket Chain Lidl Builds Store On Historic Medieval Dublin Site
The construction of a new grocery store in Dublin, Ireland has led to the discovery of an 11th century medieval home. The historical artifact will be on display inside of the store.
University Of Texas Students Call For Removal Of Song Steeped In Racist History
The University of Texas band plans to boycott today's football game against Baylor. The song the Longhorn band usually plays, Eyes OF Texas, has racist roots that are fracturing the campus.
Rural Midwestern Communities Hit Hard As Coronavirus Surges In U.S. Again
The U.S. is heading into its third coronavirus spike since the start of the pandemic, with rural communities in the Midwest bearing the brunt of this latest surge in infections.
Employees Who Work At Multiple Nursing Homes May Have Helped Spread The Coronavirus
Cell phone data shows that contract workers who work at multiple nursing homes helped transmit the coronavirus between facilities.
Some Boston Landlords Flout Eviction Bans, Pressure Tenants To Leave
Eviction bans were supposed to keep tenants in their homes amid the pandemic. But an investigation found landlords pressured tenants, especially immigrant workers, to move out when they couldn't pay.
Some HBCUs See Lower COVID-19 Rates, Higher Enrollment Than Other Universities
NPR's Scott Simons speaks about enrollment and COVID-19 rates with Todd Simmons, Associate Vice-Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University, and school student body president, Brenda Caldwell.
Campaigns Aim To Reach New Voters Through Mutual Friends
In the final stretch before the election, campaigns are trying to recruit new voters by finding friends and family members who can induce them to vote.
Trump And Biden Make Last Minute Appeal To Voters
President Trump was back out in America this week, holding crowded rallies in several swing states while his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, held socially distanced speeches to supporters.